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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces new season

by Isabella Abbott | staff writer March 3, 2022 The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has released a number of new performances this year. From the Benedum Center to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Duquesne students can view many nearby performances this season.  The first performance on the calendar this spring is Here + Now, which is set for March 24-27 at the August Wilson … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces new season

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Best-selling local author Marie Benedict releases new book

Emma Polen | features editor Jan. 27, 2022 Pittsburgh-born author Heather Marie Terrell, also known by her pen name Marie Benedict, released her newest novel, “Her Hidden Genius,” on Tuesday.  According to Benedict’s author website, “Her Hidden Genius” is “about the brilliant British scientist Rosalind Franklin who discovered the structure of DNA but whose research was used without her permission by Crick and Watson to … Continue reading Best-selling local author Marie Benedict releases new book

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August Wilson class brings back classics

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Nov. 18, 2021 The stress of scheduling is in full swing for college students across the country. Whether you are a science, business or liberal arts major, there are always new courses popping up during registration.  Other new and irregular courses will be offered this spring, along with the latest Bridges curriculum.   A special topics psychology course will be available … Continue reading August Wilson class brings back classics

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Opening up: Duq Pharmacy gets new home

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Sept. 30, 2021 There is no typical day at the Duquesne Center for Pharmacy Care for resident pharmacists like Rachel Hay. Some days are filled with vaccine appointments; some days are full of clinical appointments for faculty; some days are dedicated to working with current pharmacy students on rotation.  One of the most important days recently was dedicated to moving … Continue reading Opening up: Duq Pharmacy gets new home

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Mac Miller’s family announces new album Circles

Jessica Fortunato | Staff Writer 01/16/19 On Jan. 8, the family of deceased Pittsburgh rap artist/producer Mac Miller announced via Instagram that Miller’s album, Circles, will be released on Jan. 17. Miller was found dead in September 2018 due to an accidental drug overdose of fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol. The Instagram post was the first report that Miller’s career would continue. Circles was described by … Continue reading Mac Miller’s family announces new album Circles

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Doctor Who season boasts culturally relevant themes

Ollie Gratzinger | Editor-in-Chief 01/16/19 Climate change, evil corporate execs and rumors of governmental corruption — it could be your Twitter feed, or it could be Season 12 of Doctor Who. Jodie Whittaker resumes her role as the approachable yet enigmatic thirteenth Doctor, who, along with her titular trio of companions, travels through space and time saving world after world from threat after threat. But … Continue reading Doctor Who season boasts culturally relevant themes

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Duquesne to add school of osteopathic medicine

By Gabriella DiPietro | Features Editor Duquesne’s campus seems to be ever-changing and evolving — a trend that will continue as the university adds a medical college to the mix. The university announced that it will be launching a College of Osteopathic Medicine, which will be the second medical school in Pittsburgh and the first Catholic osteopathic medical school in the state. The college is … Continue reading Duquesne to add school of osteopathic medicine

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Students offered new courses

Kellen Stepler | Staff Writer 10/18/2018 Believe it or not, the time to start registering for spring semester classes is quickly approaching. As students scramble to sign up for courses and credits, Duquesne University’s Center for Catholic Faith and Culture’s (CCFC) Catholicism and the Common Good grant has a solution for students interested in an innovative, unique course offering. This spring, students will have the … Continue reading Students offered new courses

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‘The Post’ solidifies need for free press

By Hallie Lauer | Layout Editor 01/18/2018 Steven Spielberg has come very close to outdoing himself with The Post. The movie, while providing a few laughs, a few tears and a wonderful dose of dramatic irony, also managed to deliver a poignant lesson on history and modern politics. Overall, the cinematography of this film was phenomenal. One of the best shots of the whole movie … Continue reading ‘The Post’ solidifies need for free press

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New ‘Pokémon’ games fail to entice second visit to Alola

Zachary Landau | A&E Editor 12/07/17 To be frank, I honestly don’t know what this is even going to be about. Never have I felt so apathetic about reviewing a game in my life, such is the depths of mediocrity and disappointment that Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon instills in the player throughout its miserable 30 hour run time. I guess the best place to … Continue reading New ‘Pokémon’ games fail to entice second visit to Alola

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